Santurce Pitirre True GMT — Automatic PilotvsZelos Eagle 2
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Measurements
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Pitirre True GMT — Automatic Pilot
Eagle 2
Diameter
38mm
39mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
n/a
Thickness
11.6mm
11mm
lowest
Water Resistance
300m
highest
100m
MSRP
$999
$949
lowest
Movement
Miyota 9075
La Joux-Perret G100
Case
6 specsCrystal & Dial
2 specsMovement
1 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
Owners widely praise the Miyota 9075 movement for offering true GMT functionality at an accessible price point. The 38mm case is noted for wearing well due to its conservative diameter, despite a 15mm thickness. Some owners find the absence of a date window a drawback, while others appreciate the travel-focused GMT feature. The $750 price point draws mixed reactions, with some considering it high for the brand, while others view it as excellent value for a full titanium watch with the specified movement. One owner points out that the end links detract from an otherwise flawless case and dial. Overall, owners rate the Santurce Pitirre True GMT — Automatic Pilot Watch highly for its true GMT movement and titanium construction at its price.
Owners widely praise the Zelos Eagle 2's unique meteorite and double fumé teal dials, with some finding the design a "miss" due to an "ugly" dial layout and thick font. The watch features a scratch-resistant 1,200 Vickers hardness-coated titanium case and a fully lumed dial. Some owners note minor QC issues like misaligned markers. Overall, owners rate the Zelos Eagle 2 highly for its striking dial options and titanium case at its price point.
The watch's compact size is a notable strength, with a 39mm diameter case and 11mm thickness making it suitable for a pilot's watch. A potential weakness is the lug-to-lug fit, which may be too large for smaller wrists. Reviewers disagree on the bezel, with one reviewer highlighting the Cerakote finish as a standout feature, while another mentions the watch's bezel in passing without comment.
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